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VN62 HYY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,072 mi
Last recorded115,072 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,480 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2024 103,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2023 99,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2022 90,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,971 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 77,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 225.45.R 17 R.F.T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen chipped in zone 'A' but not exceeding 10mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,458 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,062 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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VN62 HYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN62 HYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN62 HYY registered?

VN62 HYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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